Brainworms & Tangents Podcast

We dive into the philosophy behind the 75 Hard challenge and clarify some misconceptions about the rules. So what is this challenge really about? What is the point and why do so many people, including us, attempt it?Mentioned in This Episode:andyfrisella.comReal AF with Andy Frisella (Podcast)Connect with Us!Join the community: brainwormsandtangents.substack.comInstagram: Instagram.com/brainwormsandtangentsTikTok: tiktok.com/@brainwormsandtangentsShow your support by sharing Brainworms & Tangents Podcast and earn rewards for your referrals. Learn more at brainwormsandtangents.substack.com/leaderboard This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brainwormsandtangents.substack.com

“You can’t do a push-up?!?” What started as a personal challenge for Keresa turned into rabbit holes on everything that goes into a push-up. From the history of calisthenics to human anatomy, this brainworm really took over.Mentioned in This Episode:Mel Robbins Podcast- Episode: Look, Feel, & Stay Young Forever: #1 Orthopedic Surgeon’s Proven Protocol (with Dr. Vonda Wright, MD)Connect with Us!Join the community: brainwormsandtangents.substack.comInstagram: Instagram.com/brainwormsandtangentsTikTok: tiktok.com/@brainwormsandtangentsShow your support by sharing Brainworms & Tangents Podcast and earn rewards for your referrals. Learn more at brainwormsandtangents.substack.com/leaderboard This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brainwormsandtangents.substack.com

Pamela deletes her maps app and tries navigating the old-fashioned way—using MapQuest, street signs, paper maps, and memory instead of GPS. This experiment explores convenience culture, “friction maxxing,” and what happens when we stop relying on technology like Google Maps for everyday navigation.Mentioned in the Episode:Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals- Oliver BurkemanFilterworld: How Algorithms Flattened Culture- Kyle ChaykaConnect with Us!Join the community: brainwormsandtangents.substack.comInstagram: Instagram.com/brainwormsandtangentsTikTok: tiktok.com/@brainwormsandtangentsShow your support by sharing Brainworms & Tangents Podcast and earn rewards for your referrals. Learn more at brainwormsandtangents.substack.com/leaderboard This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brainwormsandtangents.substack.com

Pamela tests the capsule wardrobe trend by creating a travel capsule for a two-week international trip. Inspired by Project 333 by Courtney Carver, she limits her options, rethinks overpacking, and explores whether fewer clothes actually mean more freedom.Mentioned in the Episode:Project 333-Courtney CarverConnect with Us!Join the community: brainwormsandtangents.substack.comInstagram: Instagram.com/brainwormsandtangentsTikTok: tiktok.com/@brainwormsandtangentsShow your support by sharing Brainworms & Tangents Podcast and earn rewards for your referrals. Learn more at brainwormsandtangents.substack.com/leaderboard This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brainwormsandtangents.substack.com

Smartphones were designed to connect us—but somewhere along the way, they started taking over our attention, our time, and our real-life relationships.In this episode, we talk about screen time, doomscrolling, digital detoxes, and how to start using technology as a tool instead of letting it use you. If you’ve been feeling stuck in the scroll, this is your reminder to reconnect with your curiosity, creativity, and the life happening off your phone.Mentioned in the Episode:Ashley Embers Podcast- Episode: They're stealing our sleep and getting rich from itConnect with Us!Join the community: brainwormsandtangents.substack.comInstagram: Instagram.com/brainwormsandtangentsTikTok: tiktok.com/@brainwormsandtangentsShow your support by sharing Brainworms & Tangents Podcast and earn rewards for your referrals. Learn more at brainwormsandtangents.substack.com/leaderboard This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brainwormsandtangents.substack.com

No one likes the dentist, but for people with ADHD, it can bring on a different type of feeling: dental shame. In this episode, we share our own experience with our dental health in hopes that you feel less alone in the dental shame spiral.Connect with Us!Join the community: brainwormsandtangents.substack.comInstagram: Instagram.com/brainwormsandtangentsTikTok: tiktok.com/@brainwormsandtangentsShow your support by sharing Brainworms & Tangents Podcast and earn rewards for your referrals. Learn more at brainwormsandtangents.substack.com/leaderboard This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brainwormsandtangents.substack.com

There’s so many moments where singing brings us together. So what happens if you can’t carry a tune to save your life? In today’s episode, Pamela embarks on a self-taught singing journey, so that you, too, might be inspired try something that you’re just not that good at.Mentioned in the Episode:NPR Life Kit: How to Bring Down the House at Karaokehttps://pitchy.ninja/Connect with Us!Join the community: brainwormsandtangents.substack.comInstagram: Instagram.com/brainwormsandtangentsTikTok: tiktok.com/@brainwormsandtangentsShow your support by sharing Brainworms & Tangents Podcast and earn rewards for your referrals. Learn more at brainwormsandtangents.substack.com/leaderboard This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brainwormsandtangents.substack.com

Keresa joining a fantasy football league turned into a lesson about connection and community. This episode contains mostly correct football facts and reasons why you should always take the opportunity to learn something new!Connect with Us!Join the community: brainwormsandtangents.substack.comInstagram: Instagram.com/brainwormsandtangentsTikTok: tiktok.com/@brainwormsandtangentsShow your support by sharing Brainworms & Tangents Podcast and earn rewards for your referrals. Learn more at brainwormsandtangents.substack.com/leaderboard This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brainwormsandtangents.substack.com

Why did I willingly post my face on Reddit? In this episode, Pamela explains why she decided to open herself up to feedback on the internet. We discuss what we can learn from others' perceptions and dive into different beauty trends.Connect with Us!Join the community: brainwormsandtangents.substack.comInstagram: Instagram.com/brainwormsandtangentsTikTok: tiktok.com/@brainwormsandtangentsShow your support by sharing Brainworms & Tangents Podcast and earn rewards for your referrals. Learn more at brainwormsandtangents.substack.com/leaderboard This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brainwormsandtangents.substack.com

This week, we are spiraling about clutter and discuss our 300-item declutter challenge. We talk through what actually counts as decluttering, why daily goals didn’t work, and how guilt, sentimentality, and half-finished projects make it so hard to let things go. This is an episode all about clearing space—both in your home and in your brain.Connect with Us!Join the community: brainwormsandtangents.substack.comInstagram: Instagram.com/brainwormsandtangentsTikTok: tiktok.com/@brainwormsandtangentsShow your support by sharing Brainworms & Tangents Podcast and earn rewards for your referrals. Learn more at brainwormsandtangents.substack.com/leaderboard This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brainwormsandtangents.substack.com

Every app has a “wrapped” now, so we had to ask: why are we so obsessed with stats? We talk about the year-in-review trend, which data actually matters, and what we wish we could track instead. In this episode, we dive into tangents about time, attention, and noticing your life before it flies by.Connect with Us!Join the community: brainwormsandtangents.substack.comInstagram: Instagram.com/brainwormsandtangentsTikTok: tiktok.com/@brainwormsandtangents This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brainwormsandtangents.substack.com

In our first episode, we define what we mean by a “brainworm”: the persistent ideas, impulses, and hyperfixations that won’t leave our heads — and how one of them led us to start this podcast. We talk ADHD, friendship, body doubling, and why we’re choosing action over perfection (wired headphones included).Connect with Us!Join the community: brainwormsandtangents.substack.comInstagram: Instagram.com/brainwormsandtangentsTikTok: tiktok.com/@brainwormsandtangents This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brainwormsandtangents.substack.com